Wendy Williams Declares Competency, Fights for Freedom from Guardianship
Wendy Williams, the iconic former talk show host known for her candid commentary and larger-than-life personality, is once again in the spotlight—not for her signature celebrity gossip, but for a riveting battle against her court-ordered guardianship. The 60-year-old was recently whisked away from her assisted living facility to a hospital, where she claims to have aced mental competency tests amid ongoing concerns about her cognitive health.
In a call to Good Day New York, Williams confidently asserted, “I passed with flying colors,” dismissing any implications of cognitive impairment. Her caretaker, Gina Monterrosa, corroborated this statement, asserting that Wendy was deemed not incapacitated following the hospital tests. This revelation comes as a significant turn in a saga that has seen the former media mogul under the conservatorship of Sabrina Morrissey since 2022, a situation that Williams has characterized as akin to being in a “luxury prison.”
Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, conditions that have raised eyebrows regarding her mental faculties. However, she firmly believes that the court-ordered assessments have not accurately represented her capabilities, stating, “I want to be independently tested,” a sentiment reflecting her desire for autonomy in a system often criticized for its lack of safeguards against abuse.
Her niece, Alex Finnie, has echoed these sentiments, alleging that the restrictions imposed by the guardianship have left Wendy feeling “trapped” and deprived of her freedoms. Finnie argues that the guardianship system is flawed, claiming that the longer Wendy remains under its control, the more her life is dictated by others.
Despite the seriousness of her claims, a lawyer representing Morrissey dismissed the media coverage surrounding Wendy’s situation as “untrue, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.” The legal entanglements continue to evolve, with Wendy asserting that her ultimate goal is to extricate herself from this restrictive guardianship.
Williams’ plight shines a spotlight on the complexities of guardianship laws and the often-overlooked rights of individuals under such arrangements, prompting discussions about mental health, autonomy, and the judicial system’s role in personal lives. As her battle unfolds, the public watches closely, rooting for Wendy to reclaim her independence and voice.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, TMZ, People Magazine
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